The Firm
Boutique in size.
Specialist in corporate law.
Ching, Elaine & Co is a boutique corporate law firm registered in Malaysia, with core practice areas in corporate finance, capital markets, takeovers and mergers & acquisitions.
The Legal 500 ranks us as a Tier 3 firm in Capital Markets in Malaysia and a recommended firm in Corporate and M&A in Malaysia — alongside some of Malaysia’s largest firms, a recognition we hold precisely because of, not despite, our specialised boutique practice. Our lawyers have taken companies public on Bursa Securities and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, and serve as panel solicitors to public listed companies in their rights issues, bonus issues, private placements, ESOS, schemes of arrangement and capital reductions.
We act for clients from start-ups and SMEs to public listed companies, and for investors from angels to private equity funds — in corporate law, investments, fund raising and the full range of commercial advisory.
What we believe in
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Bespoke legal solutions
Personalised advice built on your commercial needs, not a template.
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Professional standards
We navigate you smoothly through the legal intricacies of your business.
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Swift response
We treasure time — our best legal minds respond within one business day.
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Attention to detail
Detail-oriented research; result-oriented advisory.
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Lasting relationships
Long client relationships build a deeper understanding of your needs.
Index of Practice
Our core practice areas
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Corporate Finance & Capital Markets (IPO)
Initial public offerings on Bursa Securities and HKEX, rights and bonus issues, private placements, private debt securities, ICULS and employees’ share option schemes. Read more
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Takeovers, Mergers & Acquisitions
Mandatory and voluntary offers, the 33% and 90% thresholds, exemptions, compulsory acquisitions, mergers and disposals. Read more
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Legal Due Diligence
Due diligence on Malaysian companies, businesses and assets for acquisitions, listings and investments — and the documents the findings shape. Read more
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Corporate Restructuring & Insolvency
Schemes of arrangement, corporate voluntary arrangements, judicial management, vesting orders, capital reductions, winding up and liquidation. Read more
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Corporate Commercial & Advisory
Shareholders and joint venture agreements, stamp duty exemption applications, competition law, personal data protection, licensing and franchise. Read more
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Real Estate & Property
Acquisitions and disposals of industrial, commercial and residential property; sale and purchase, lease, tenancy and security documents. Read more
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Dispute Resolution
Shareholders’ disputes, breach of directors’ duties, employment disputes and commercial claims. Read more
Selected Experience
Deals our lawyers have acted on
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2023
Nasdaq direct listing — advised a Malaysian IoT solutions group on its successful direct listing on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange; only the second company comprising fully Malaysian assets to list on Nasdaq.
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2023
RM50.76 million debt settlement — advised a Main Market-listed property development group on a proposed debt settlement, with a disposal of land in partial set-off.
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2022
Cross-border M&A — acted on the acquisition by a Japan-listed corporation of a 70% interest in Malaysia's largest tyre distributor by market share, and the subsequent restructuring of the group.
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2022
Capital reduction — advised a Main Market-listed retail group on its restructuring through a reduction of share capital to set off accumulated losses.
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2022
RM4 billion Islamic MTN programme — acted for an international bank as joint lead arranger on a proposed Islamic medium term notes programme undertaken by a national automotive group.
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2022
LEAP Market listing — advised the first accounting services provider to be listed on the Malaysian stock exchange on its successful LEAP Market listing.
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2022
Take-over offer — advised on the take-over of a Main Market-listed business forms and printing company and the ensuing mandatory take-over offer.
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2021
Land-bank acquisition — acted for a Main Market-listed group on its acquisition of majority interests in the property investment holding companies for several land banks.
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2020
Cross-border acquisition — advised on the acquisition by a Shenzhen-listed electrical and electronics group of a 70% interest in a Malaysian LED lighting manufacturer.
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2020
Take-over offer — advised on the take-over of a Main Market-listed restaurant and food-and-beverage group and the ensuing mandatory take-over offer.
Insights
Commentary on Malaysian corporate law
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Is a Share Transfer Void if ‘Deemed Completed’ but Not Registered Before a Winding-Up Petition is Presented? A Legal Perspective
Whether a share transfer substantively completed before a winding-up petition is void under Section 472(1) of the Companies Act 2016, and when…
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Corporate Rescue or Termination? Comparing Receivership, Winding Up and Schemes of Arrangement in Malaysia
A comparison of receivership, winding up and schemes of arrangement in Malaysia, covering restraining orders under Section 368, rescue financing, cram-down powers…
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Trade and Logistics in Malaysia: Licensing Requirements
An overview of Malaysian licensing requirements for logistics businesses, covering bonded warehouses, carrier and courier licences, freight forwarding, customs agents and IILS…
Contact
Speak with counsel
Our firm is based in Petaling Jaya and Setia Alam, Selangor, bordering Kuala Lumpur. Write to us or use the form below — a lawyer will respond within one business day.
Petaling Jaya office
C-26-5, Dataran 3 Two Square,2, Jalan 19/1, Seksyen 19,
46300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Setia Alam office
C-24-10, Trefoil @ Setia City,Jalan Setia Dagang AH U13/AH,
40170 Shah Alam, Selangor